ring mail

• Type historique d'armure composée d'anneaux métalliques cousus sur un support en tissu ou en cuir, utilisée au Moyen Âge avant la généralisation de la cotte de mailles.

A historical type of armor made of metal rings sewn onto a fabric or leather backing, used in medieval times before chainmail became widespread.

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   A historical type of armor made of metal rings sewn onto a fabric or leather backing, offering protection in battle.

   Cotte de mailles

   • The knight wore ring mail under his tunic for extra protection.
   • Ring mail was commonly used in medieval warfare.
   • Historians debate the effectiveness of ring mail compared to chain mail.